Imaging - CT
CT chest, without and with contrast cost in Pennsylvania
CT chest, without and with contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Pennsylvania
From 152 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $1,812 (most listed prices $490–$5,106).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: A single code covers both series. Not equivalent to 71250 (without) or 71260 (with).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
CT chest, without and with contrast
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 152 providers. Most listed prices: $409–$5,662.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $321
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital$328Hospital · PhiladelphiaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Suburban Behavioral Health Campus of Roxborough Memorial Hospital$328Hospital · PhiladelphiaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $68.10Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $175Source: Warren General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $213
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $231
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $257Source: UPMC Kane price file · checked Oct 2026
- $258
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $280
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterCT scan of chest, without and with contrastScan only$295
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $315
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Beaver price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Sewickley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $172est. $321 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.